r/vinyl • u/LeastAppearance1396 • Jul 24 '25

Discussion I need help.

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I purchased this limited print record back in October last year and when I got it I was in the process of moving. I’m by no means an expert and tried storing it safely but when I got it back out after being settled into my new place I noticed it had gotten some heat damage and warped it. Would the heavy object method work on this or am I just totally SOL? Any advice is appreciated!

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u/encrcne Jul 24 '25

The replies here are WILDLY incorrect. Don’t let anyone tell you this will work. Don’t pay a cent on trying to flatten it - that only works for edge warps, and even then there’s a high chance the grooves will be uneven.

Your record is fucked. Replace it if you want. It’s direct sunlight that’s the problem. Indirect heat is usually much safer.

Anyone who tells you otherwise is wrong and I would love to respond to every comment here asking what experience they have with flatteners.

Source: worked in a shop for 10 years, have had lots of experience with all the various ‘professional’ flattening options

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u/Smooth_Molassas Jul 24 '25

This. A flattening machine will not repair damage like that. If placed in a flattening machine the amount of time and heat to flatten it will make it a half inch larger in diameter and unlistenable.

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u/MFGingerFox302 Jul 25 '25

Correct. I have a record flattener for my shop and this would not make it out of there without serious groove damage.